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2 2015 BAIRD IOWA OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT JUNIORS: July TOURNAMENT ID # Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated Member New York Stock Exchange Cedar Rapids, Iowa ADULTS: July TOURNAMENT ID # ROGY: July Orange Ball July 23 Green Ball July 24 TOURNAMENT ID # Championship Sponsor: The Schmidt,Vander Leest & Wenzel Group In cooperation with Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department, Coe College, Westfield Tennis Club, and Cedar Rapids Country Club TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHTS: We will attempt to run the Tournament in the fewest number of days as possible for all events. Iowa District Championship Level Tournament for juniors. In the Adult events, only Mixed Doubles and events with more than 16 participants will start on Friday, July 24. Visit USTA Tennislink for more tournament information!

3 February 2015 Hello USTA Iowa District Tennis members, and volunteers, This is my latest letter as your Iowa District President., and below are accomplishments and plans: I found and secured my replacement, although the transition hasn t occurred as of yet Participation in Leagues and tournaments is down We have two new board members, Jack Wardell of Carroll and David Soucek of Spencer. Due to demands from Section and National, we have Reorganizational and Nomenclature issues more on that as they develop. Meetings are scheduled throughout the year. I continue to encourage volunteers and members to attend ITA meetings and apply for positions as both board members and as committee chairs. National, Sectional, and District (Iowa especially) is still looking to youth involvement, so even if you don t feel young enough to qualify, please encourage others to do so. Yours in tennis, Kevin Community Tennis Associations & Organizations: If you would like a full listing of CTAs and/or Organizations please go to iowa.usta.com and click on About Us. If you are interested in creating a CTA or Organization please usta.iowa@gmail.com Rusty Graff Outstanding Contributor to Youth Programs; President's Award Tom Wickham Outstanding Official Michele Conlon 10 and under; Event of theyear - Play Day Party at Hawkeye Tennis & Rec. Center Iowa Tennis Association Executive Board

4 Iowa Tennis Association - Slate of Officers - As of Feb Executive Board Position Name Phone Address City, State Zip Address President Kevin Nebergall c 1512 Whitters Way NW Cedar Rapids, IA nebergallkevin@imonmail.com Past President Chuck Schillig w WTC, th Ave. SW Cedar Rapids, IA westfield10sclub@aol.com First Vice President Kathy Anderl w WTC, th Ave. SW Cedar Rapids, IA ganderl@mchsi.com Vice President David Soucek W 7th Street Spencer, IA dsoucek@mchsi.com Vice President Jack Wardell w CRC, 716 N Grant Carroll, IA jwardell@cityofcarroll.com Secretary Bob Ryan h 2018 Cambridge Dr Coralville, IA raryan3@mchsi.com Treasurer Richard Tubbs h 1707 Red Oak Dr Coralville, IA richard-tubbs@uiowa.edu Board of Directors (Standing Committee Chairs) Committee Name Phone Address City, State Zip Address Adult Competition Rusty Graff c 3648 Harold Ct. SE Cedar Rapids, IA rustog@aol.com Adult Leagues Jan Koder h Ashleaf Dr Clive, IA iowa-usta@hotmail.com Collegiate Brenton Kuchera Cobblestone Cir Apt 2 Waterloo, IA bkuchera@cvcatholic.org Community Development Barbara Fackel w st Avenue Rock Island, IL bjftrain@aol.com Diversity Bonnie Beechum w 808 Harrison St Davenport, IA bbeechum1@aol.com Grievance Tom Wolle c 115 Third St. SE Cedar Rapids, IA twolle@simmonsperrine.com Hall of Fame Barbara Fackel w st Avenue Rock Island, IL bjftrain@aol.com Junior Competition Tom Jennings c WTC, th Ave. SW Cedar Rapids, IA tomtennis101@gmail.com Nominating/Personnel Chuck Schillig w WTC, th Ave. SW Cedar Rapids, IA westfield10sclub@aol.com Recreation Carole Hoffman h 706 2nd Ave., PO Box 107 Audubon, IA hoffmancjb@yahoo.com Umpires (Officials) Donna Farley h 2279 Rice Ridge Lane NE North Liberty, IA farleys@inav.net Ad Hoc Committee Chairs Awards Carol Ward c 2036 Riverfront Court Muscatine, IA Cwrd50@hotmail.com Marketing/Membership Richard Dedor c nd Street #12207 W. Des Moines, IA rmdedor@richarddedor.com Special Pops/Wheelchair Sue Nelson c th Street Moline, IL sanelson611@mchsi.com 10 & Under Tom Jennings c WTC, th Ave. SW Cedar Rapids, IA Tomtennis101@gmail.com Contract Staff Executive Director Mark Blume c 1360 Deerfield Dr North Liberty, IA markblume@mchsi.com Adult LeagueCoordinator Jan Koder h Ashleaf Dr Clive, IA iowa-usta@hotmail.com Adults/Mixed/Seniors Cathy Linn h 4539 Amber Court Bettendorf, IA Clusta22@yahoo.com District Web Manager Scott Drake h 813 Timber Court Coralville, IA Scottdrake.ita@gmail.com District Accountant Kelly Drake h 813 Timber Court Coralville, IA Kdrake.tennis@gmail.com USTA Missouri Valley Section Staff toll free (Overland Park office) ext for John Tennis Service Rep. IA John Terpkosh w 4305 E 307th Street Cleveland, MO jterpkosh@movalley.usta.com Youth Tennis Specialist Claudio Giraldi c 2012 Morningview Rd. Dubuque, IA giraldi@movalley.usta.com

5 Montgomery County Family YMCA Located in Red Oak Indoor Adult Open February 14-15, Indoor Junior Open March 7-8, Outdoor Adult Open June 12-14, (non-sanctioned) Outdoor Junior Open August 1-2,

6 ITA HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE To encourage wider participation in the selection of Hall of Fame nominees, we are showing on this page the names of all who have been inducted up to this date. On the following page are some of the guidelines to be considered when making a nomination. The person being nominated may be consulted in order that the information furnished may be complete and accurate. Nominations may be given to or mailed to: Barbara Fackel, Chairman Dave Will John DeLorbe st Avenue 1217 W. 3rd 171 Hampshire Rock Island, IL Waterloo, IA Waterloo, IA bjftrain@aol.com dwill@columbushigh.org Kevin Nebergall 1512 Whitters Way NW Cedar Rapids, IA nebergallkevin@imonmail.com ITA HALL OF FAME As of February 1, 2015 Michele Conlon 3 Glendale Circle Iowa City, IA michele-conlon@uiowa.edu The Iowa Tennis Hall of Fame was established in 1974 to honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to tennis. Their efforts as Administrators, Coaches, Players, Teachers and Tournament Directors have earned them a place of honor and gratitude of those interested in promoting tennis in the Iowa District. Hall of Fame members are listed below. Wayne Anderson (1982) Arthur Andrews (1974) Allen Ashby (1979) Al Baetz (1996) Bill Ball (1975) L.A. Lefty Barnes (1976) Norman Barnes (1978) Ben Beckerman (1979) Fred Bissell (2009) Doris Jensen Blue (1975) Darrell Bogner (1995) Frank Brody (1976) Beverly Buckley (1991) Jack Buss (1974) John Calton (1979) Harris Coggeshall (1974) Michele Conlon (1994) Charles Darley (1976) Ray Dehaan (1997) John DeLorbe (1992) Tom Derouin (2008) The Harry M. Dunn Sr. Family (1987) Karen Moser-Eastman (1980) Alice Eaton (1989) Barbara Fackel (1992) Donna Farley (2007) Mark Fiala (2009) Larry Flaherty (2006) Shelley Freeman-George (2012) Mona Schallau Guerrant (1976) Richard Hainline (1978) Steve Houghton (1987) Erling Jensen (1974) Harold Johnson (2004) Donald Klotz (1974) Roger Knapp (1986) Randy Krejci (2011) Bill Lane (1980) Richard Leake (2013) Glen & Dorothy Linde (2004) Sterling Lord (1974) Harold McCollum (1974) Margaret McCollum (2003) Gene Middlebrook (1978) John Milton (1995) Robert Mitchell (2014) Kevin Nebergall (1998) Frank Nye (1975) Sue Oertel (2006) Sheila Pearl Johnson (1999) Doris Popple (1978) Dave Ray (1996) Alan Reed (2014) Norm Riek (2000) Eric Rodgers (2013) Bill Rompf Jr. (2013) Will Rompf (1983) Charles Schillig (2004) Micki Schillig (1989) Howard Sprague (1975) Bob Sprengelmeyer (1991) Marty Sprengelmeyer (1991) Mike Sprengelmeyer (1991) Roy Sprengelmeyer (1991) Dan Staggs (1982) Robert Stock (1978) Arden Stokstad (1985) Lloyd Stokstad (1974) Gerry Van Ginkel (1997) Joe Vinzant (2001) Sheldon Weiner (1989) Tom Wickham (2014) Steve Wilkinson (1974) David Will (1997) John Winnie (1989) Dick Wischmeier (1976)

7 IOWA DISTRICT TENNIS HALL OF FAME The appointed Hall of Fame Committee gathers, accepts, or procures nominations and supporting data regarding candidates and evaluates the merits of each. At the fall meeting of the Iowa Tennis Association, the Committee presents its recommendation for new members, if any. A secret ballot by those entitled to vote at the meeting determines whether or not the recommended candidate(s) is/are approved. Approval by 50%+ of eligible voters at the meeting is required for selection to the Hall of Fame. SELECTION CRITERIA --- GUIDELINES It seems appropriate to select 1, 2, or 3 nominees each year, although special circumstances might dictate none or 4+ on special occasions. The ITA Hall of Fame is meant to honor those few individuals who have made outstanding contributions to tennis in the Iowa District. They may have contributed as administrators, players, directors, coaches, or by other forms of service, and over a comparatively long period of time. We recognize good players with annual rankings and Player of the Year awards. A Hall of Fame player would be unusually talented and successful over a long period of time. We make a group of annual awards to honor special achievements in specific categories such as Adult Player, Junior Player, Recreational Player, Family, Facility, Tournament, Official, Community Service, and Outstanding Contribution to Iowa Tennis. The Hall of Fame takes note of special qualities of leadership, longevity, wisdom, etc. Being an officer of the ITA is valuable service to tennis and may be a factor, but should not be considered an automatic road to selection. The Committee is expected to consider persons of various ages, varying periods of activity, a variety of types of service, and from all areas of the state. This summary of criteria should be published periodically in the Iowa Net News. Proper recognition of a selection should be given at the spring meeting of the ITA or at an appropriate event in the selectee s home area. A Lifetime of Sports Tennis & Play Area Services from your Clay Court Specialists Benefits of Natural Clay Courts Natural clay surfaces are inexpensive and long lasting The average job ranges from $5,000 to $10,000, as compared to hard court surfaces which are $30k-$50k As a tennis surface, clay plays slow but is great for the body & skills Colors come in yellow, red, or green Won't crack or require paint Minimal equipment required for upkeep (roller, drag brush, line brush and paint can) Clay Courts are great for so much more than just tennis Tennis court design, consultation, fencing and lighting are also available. Contact Don Farley or Cell: tenniscourtsiowa.com 2279 Rice Ridge NE North Liberty, IA 52317

8 The Online Searchable Schedule & Online Registration At How to use the Searchable Schedule 1) Go to 2) Click on the Tennislink tab on the left hand side of the page 3) Scroll down the page to "Find a Tournament: Now you are ready to search for a tournament. You have a few choices on how you want to search: a) By Zip Code b) By Tournament ID # c) By Tournament Name When you look at the Iowa tournament schedules in this book you will notice that each tournament has a ID #. You may enter this in the quick search and find each tournament individually or you can search the whole Missouri Valley/ Iowa and find all the tournaments in the Iowa District in Then just click on FIND IT! Your Racquet Headquarters Racquet Master Largest Selection of Racquets In Iowa Wilson, Prince, Head, Babolat, Völkl, Dunlop, Ektelon, Yonex, Adidas Prices the same or lower than internet Tennis Racquetball Squash Badminton Stringing Gripping USRSA Certified Stringer Clothing Large Selection Court Shoes Tennis & Activewear Bags, Accessories and Gifts S. Dubuque St., Iowa City racquetmasteriowa.com Hours: Mon Tues.-Fri Sat Sun. 1-5

9 2014 IOWA DISTRICT ADULT RANKINGS How to receive an adult singles ranking in the USTA Iowa District: You must play in a minimum of 4 tournaments or half of the tournaments that offer (and populate) your event. Example: Only 4 tournaments offered an NTRP 3.5 Women s Singles division, one would only need to play in two of those events to receive a ranking. You must record at least one win in an event to receive a ranking. Mens Open Singles 1 Etheridge, Steven Moline 2 Mandeville, Matthew A. North Liberty 3 Schneider, Trent Coralville 4 Wenzel, Karl W. Iowa City 5 Gustas, Chris Dubuque 6 Goins, Kenneth Coralville 7 Anderson, Michael Bradley Cedar Rapids 8 Powers, Lucas Bernard Davenport 9 Doan, William Duc Huy Des Moines Mens Open Doubles 1 Etheridge, Steven Moline 2 Williams, Phillip A. Cedar Rapids 2 Oetting, Blake Iowa City 4 Galbraith, Riley Cedar Rapids 4 Jennings, Tom Cedar Rapids 6 Song, Calvin Ames 7 Olson, Brad R. West Des Moines 8 Miniter, John P. Davenport 8 Cote, Patrick S Clive 8 Schneider, Trent Coralville 8 Wenzel, Karl W. Iowa City 8 Hoyt, Jackson Thomas Cedar Rapids 8 Goins, Kenneth Coralville 14 Shilling, Kyle Ames 14 Hargrave, Brent Jeffrey Rock Island 14 Moran, Kelsey James Davenport 17 Kolln, Thies Cedar Rapids 17 Anderson, Brady Richard Cedar Rapids 17 Anderson, Michael Bradley Cedar Rapids Womens Open Singles 1 Bradfield, Jennifer Jordan Fairfield 2 Birky, Laura Cedar Rapids Womens Open Doubles 1 McCollom, Marina West Des Moines 2 Birky, Laura Cedar Rapids 3 Garber, Molly A. Cedar Rapids 3 Diehl, Kristine Cedar Rapids 3 Villarini, Amie Iowa City 3 Small, Eve Diane Iowa City 7 Hartman, Lilly Cedar Rapids 8 Marks, Elisabeth Cedar Rapids 8 Bertrand, Elizabeth Jane Cedar Rapids 8 Neff, Susan Cedar Rapids 8 Helms, Maggie Moline 8 Williams, Tiffany Earl Cedar Rapids Mixed Open 1 Diehl, Kristine Cedar Rapids 1 Galbraith, Riley Cedar Rapids 1 McCollom, Marina West Des Moines 4 Wenzel, Karl W. Iowa City 5 Small, Eve Diane Iowa City 5 Garber, Molly A. Cedar Rapids 5 Jennings, Tom Cedar Rapids 8 Williams, Phillip A. Cedar Rapids 8 Williams, Tiffany Earl Cedar Rapids 10 Dyer, James Steven Bettendorf 10 Helms, Maggie Moline 10 Fleming, Heather L. Robins 10 Fleming, B J Robins 10 Levy, Jared Adair Dubuque 10 Morton, Caroline M. Dubuque Womens 35 Doubles 1 Loetscher, Sara S. Dubuque 1 Walsh, Aimee Dubuque 3 Bortscheller, Maureen Dubuque 3 Westercamp, M. Julie Dubuque Mixed 35s 1 Walsh, Aimee Dubuque 1 Ottavi, John Dubuque 3 Westercamp, M. Julie Dubuque 3 Saks, Bernie Dubuque Mens 45 Singles 1 Childers, Randy Bettendorf Mens 45 Doubles 1 Miller, James D. Cedar Falls 1 Leake, Richard Decorah 1 Daniel, Nicholaus J. Swisher Mens 55 Singles 1 Yellin, Steven Fairfield 2 Mueller, Mark Bellevue Mens 55 Doubles 1 Miller, James D. Cedar Falls 1 Leake, Richard Decorah 1 Bradfield, Ronald G. Fairfield 1 Harris, Bruce Osceola 1 McAdams, Joseph F West Des Moines 6 Cahill, James J. Waterloo 6 Jackson, Stephen R. Waterloo

10 2014 IOWA DISTRICT ADULT RANKINGS Mens 65 Singles 1 Reed, Alan C. Urbandale 2 Leake, Richard Decorah 3 Stokstad, Paul Johan Fairfield 4 Bullinga, Thomas L. Marion 5 Hardesty, Chip Iowa City Mens 65 Doubles 1 Mitchell, Robert F Newton 1 Wickham, Tom Dubuque 1 Stokstad, Paul Johan Fairfield 4 Nebergall, Kevin L. Cedar Rapids Mens 3.0 Singles 1 Yeluri, Venkata Durga Sai Teja West Des Moines 2 Manning, Al Waterloo Womens 3.0 Singles 1 Rowley, Rachel Thomas Windsor Heights 2 Borisova, Ginka Ames Womens 3.0 Doubles 1 Drake, Kelly M. Coralville 1 Schau, Kim A North Liberty Mens 3.5 Singles 1 Puapanpattana, Panyot West Des Moines 2 Doan, William Duc Huy Des Moines 3 Ball, Austin M Iowa City Womens 3.5 Singles 1 Bradfield, Kim Fairfield 2 Goins, Sheila Iowa City Womens 3.5 Doubles 1 Dolohanty, Mary Louise Burlington 1 Carman, Marcia C Burlington 3 Simpson, Akiko Cedar Falls 3 Goins, Sheila Coralville 5 Davis, Kristin J Marion 5 Redfern, Jaymie Cedar Falls 5 Barnes, Katie M Cedar Rapids 8 Allen, Dawn Cedar Falls 9 Boyd, Melinda Jean Waterloo 10 Infelt, Amy Coralville 10 Sueppel, Robin D. Iowa City 10 McKinstry, Ann Cedar Rapids 10 Bemus, Amy M. Cedar Rapids Mens 4.0 Singles 1 Kuennen, Todd William Robins 2 Gustas, Chris Dubuque 3 Sanchez, Javier Bettendorf 4 Daniel, Nicholaus J. Swisher 5 Anderson, Michael Bradley Cedar Rapids 6 Gascho, Ethan Huxley 7 Swagler, Joshua Shawn Altoona 8 Thommandru, Yesu Urbandale Waterloo Open Byrnes Park Tennis Center Waterloo, Iowa 2015 ADULT TENNIS TOURNAMENT T-Shirt Giveaway! SSS! June 5-7 Men s & Women s NTRP and Age Divisions Senior Divisions Singles Doubles Mixed Enter on-line adult id# Enjoy 16 newly reconstructed courts!

11 2014 IOWA DISTRICT ADULT RANKINGS Mens 4.0 Doubles 1 Bullard, Darren Ankeny 2 Bradfield, Ronald G. Fairfield 3 Childers, Randy W. Bettendorf 4 Thommandru, Yesu Urbandale 5 Blankenfeld, James R. Altoona 6 Willett, Brandon B. Des Moines 7 Gascho, Ethan Huxley 7 Gascho, Dave Huxley 9 Leddin, Matthew A. Bettendorf 9 Sherman, Ed A. Cedar Rapids 9 Wundram, Christopher A MARION 12 Madhavan, Sudhish Des Moines 13 Karrels, Tyler Cedar Rapids 13 Swagler, Joshua Shawn Altoona 13 Miracle, Dante Des Moines 16 Perkins, David J. Cedar Rapids 17 Lee, Eric Dubuque 18 Nesteby, Steven IOWA CITY Womens 4.0 Singles 1 Lockard, Jennifer L. Denver 1 Ver Steeg, Dawn Ankeny 3 O'Donnell, Beth Cedar Rapids 3 Bradfield, Kim Fairfield 3 Allen, Dawn Cedar Falls Womens 4.0 Doubles 1 Konrad, Hope Gillian Edwards Cedar Rapids 1 Lockard, Jennifer L. Denver 3 Ver Steeg, Dawn Ankeny 4 Staak, Allison Dougherty Iowa City 4 Woods, Meghann H Coralville 6 Hart, Sandra R. North Liberty 6 Liu, Tracey Muscatine 8 Neumann, Mary Elizabeth Iowa City 9 Anderson, Laura Coralville 9 Edberg, Carol Ann Iowa City 9 Mascardo, Lori Iowa City 12 Amelon, Christine Iowa City 13 Wolf, Laura B. Iowa City 13 Stump, Susan Iowa City 13 Cram, Ellen Iowa City 13 Brown, Katharine A. Cedar Rapids 13 Kron, Carole E. Iowa City Mens 4.5 Singles 1 Sinton, David Fairfield 2 Deignan, Patrick J. Cedar Rapids Mixed Kennedy, Carrie A. Cedar Rapids 1 Kennedy, Barton Ferguson Cedar Rapids 3 Davis, Kristin J Marion 3 White, Steve Thor Cedar Rapids 5 Allen, Dawn Cedar Falls 5 Bantz, Steve Cedar Falls 7 Kolln, Kelly Cedar Rapids 7 Redfern, Jaymie Cedar Falls 7 O'Donnell, Stephen B. Cedar Rapids 7 Redfern, Louis Cedar Falls Mixed Bradfield, Ronald G. Fairfield 2 Boyer, Michael Des Moines 3 Ver Steeg, Dawn Ankeny 4 Willett, Brandon B. Des Moines 5 Johansen, Kristen M. Boone 5 Bradfield, Kim Fairfield 6 Bullard, Darren Ankeny 7 Liu, Tracey Muscatine 7 Wundram, Christopher A MARION 9 O'Donnell, Beth Cedar Rapids 9 White, Steve Thor Cedar Rapids 11 Kolln, Thies Cedar Rapids 11 Bruntz, Julie K. W Des Moines 11 Birchansky, Cyndie E. Cedar Rapids 11 Bradfield, Jennifer Jordan Fairfield 11 Puapanpattana, Panyot West Des Moines 11 Zrudsky, Brooke R MARION 11 Bemus, Amy M. Cedar Rapids 11 VanRoekel, Connie Adel 11 McIntosh, Heidi Urbandale Che' Krumm Adult Rec Player Facility of the Year North Scott High School accepting Jason Guerin Tennis Family of the Year - The Wenzel Family

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13 2015 Adult Tournament Schedule All Tournaments Accept Online Registration* Super Six Series (SSS) Date Tournament ID Number Contact Feb 14 Red Oak Adult Open John Blomstedt June 5-7 Waterloo Adult Open SSS Dave Will June Clinton Adult Open Cindy Rasche June Red Oak Summer Adult Open John Blomstedt Non Ranking June Hawkeye Adult Open Bunny Bruning July 3-5 Quad States Adult Open SSS Brent Hargrave July Aspen Adult Open SSS Faith Bliss July Mississippi Valley Adult Open SSS Dishon Deering July Baird Iowa Adult Open SSS Rusty Graff Aug 7-9 Cornell Adult Open Carolina Hannes Aug Midlands Adult Open SSS Michele Conlon Sept 5-7 South East Iowa Slam Kim Bradfield Sept Aces for Life Bunny Bruning Pending ITA Super Six Series TBD

14 Junior Rankings and Standings Regulations I. Year End Ranking Requirements- Year end rankings are the final ranking of players for any given calendar year. A singles player or doubles team may achieve a year end Iowa District Ranking by participating in a minimum of 4 tournaments in the Iowa District with one (1) win. Year end rankings are calculated on players best five (5) tournaments, and a minimum of 4 tournaments. Doubles will follow the same ranking requirements of 4 tournaments and it will be an individual doubles ranking. Only the points in a specific age group will count towards your ranking. Any tournament played in the Iowa District will count towards your year end ranking. II. ITA Standings list- Standings are the current order of players at any given time of calculation. Singles and doubles standings will be posted weekly at Standings will include all players who have accumulated at least one (1) ranking point. Standings are calculated on a player s best five (5) tournament results during the previous twelve (12) months. The Iowa District Standings list will only include tournaments played in the Iowa District. Points earned in higher age divisions will count towards your standing in a lower age group. Player records should be checked periodically throughout the year. Corrections may be sent to the ITA office at any time, but must be received no later than December 10. A standing cannot be appealed. III. Standings and Ranking Considerations: A. Year end rankings and current standings will be calculated on the basis of the points per round system. Ranking points are those points that are awarded based on the points per round table in this book and published on the Iowa District website. B. The ITA will yearly review the points per round table to determine which tournaments shall be included in the standings and rankings, the relative levels of the tournaments to be included, and the number of points to be assigned per round for each tournament level. C. Points earned during the entire calendar year will be included in determining year end rankings. Points earned during the previous twelve (12) months will be included in determining current standings. D. Players earn points for wins in each round of a tournament, determined in accordance with the points per round table. E. If a player advances in the first round due to a default and loses the next round, the player will receive points for the first round win. F. Byes do not qualify as wins. G. Withdrawals, defaults, walkover, and retirements qualify as wins for the advancing player and points are earned for that round. H. A player who is defaulted from a tournament for code violations for misconduct forfeits any points accumulated during the tournament.

15 Iowa 2015 Junior Tournament Pathway Entry Level Tournaments Non rankings tournaments geared towards the beginner/novice junior player These tournaments will be in all age divisions 10 s 18 s Short format such as round robin format will be used where there will be lots of tennis! Tournaments dates TBD, look for upcoming information Iowa District Tournaments These tournaments are open for all Iowa District Juniors These tournaments are geared towards the intermediate player that has had match play experience These tournaments will hold a Missouri Valley Level 5 out of 5 ranking value Iowa Futures Qualifiers The winner of this tournament will gain an automatic berth into a specific upcoming MV Futures Tournament This tournament will hold a Missouri Valley Level 5 out of 5 ranking value This tournament will be intended for the junior who has experience with tournament tennis Iowa District Championships This tournament is intended for the junior who has achieved a ranking in the Iowa District or a current Missouri Valley ranking This tournament holds a Missouri Valley Level 4 out of 5 There will be four District Championships throughout the year Iowa District Junior Tournament Pathway District Championships Futures Qualifiers Iowa District Tournaments Entry Level Tournaments (non ranking) Dave Will, Columbus High Outstanding High School Coach Lilly Hartman Outstanding Junior Female Outstanding CTA, Pella Tennis Association

16 IA Futures Qualifiers Formerly known as endorsements 5 will be offered throughout the year (only one per age division in past) Closed to Iowa district players only Entry Deadline - 10 days in advance No late entries USTA officials will be used Full feed in through quarterfinals(thru semis if 8 or fewer players) Doubles 8 game pro set with first round consi Division champion will qualify for upcoming futures Entry fees: $45 outdoor $55 indoor (doubles included) Schedule for 2015 Jan 30-Feb 1st B&G 18s, 14s, 10sG Ames Racquet and Fitness Center ID# Division Champion qualifies for February 20-22nd MV Futures Feb 6-8th B&G 16s, 12s, 10sOr Ames Racquet and Fitness Center ID# Division Champion qualifies for February 20-22nd MV Futures June 12-14th B&G 18s-12s Ankeny Coach Hoefle Memorial ID# Division Champion qualifies for July 17-19th Omaha Futures June 23-25th B&G 18s-12s Hawkeye Junior # Division Champion qualifies for July 31-Aug 2nd KC Futures Sept 25-27th B&G 18s-12s Des Moines Golf & Country Club # Division Champion qualifies for October 23-25th MV Futures Nov 20-22nd B&G 18s-12s Quad City Tennis Club # Division Champion qualifies for December 11-13th Futures For more information please go to iowa.usta.com and click on Juniors on the left column Iowa District Championships Level 4 Missouri Valley points (all other Iowa tournaments are level 5) 4 will be offered during the year (June, July, August, December) Closed to Iowa district players only Entry Deadline - 10 days in advance No late entries USTA officials will be used Full feed in through quarterfinals(feed in thru semis if draw is 8 or less) Doubles 8 game pro set with first round consi Format will be similar to past Futures events Entry fees: $50 outdoor $60 indoor (doubles included) Schedule for 2015 #1 June 12-14th BG 18s-12s Ankeny Coach Hoelfe Memorial Fri, Sat, Sun 10s Green and Orange Ankeny, IA ID# #2 July 21-24th BG 18s-12s Baird Iowa Open Tues, Wed, Thurs,Fri 10s Green and Orange Cedar Rapids IA ID# #3 August 7-9th BG 18s-12s Midlands Fri, Sat, Sun 10s Green and Orange Iowa City, IA ID# #4 December 4-6th BG 18s-12s Klotz Winter HTRC Fri, Sat, Sun ROGY 10s following weekend Iowa City, IA ID# Doubles only if time allows For more information please go to iowa.usta.com and click on Juniors on the left column

17 R.O.G.Y. Pathway Red Orange Green Green 12U Yellow 12+ min age elibibility is the first min age elibibility is the first min age elibibility is the first min age elibibility is the first min age elibibility is the first day of the month of a player's day of the month of a player's day of the month of a player's day of the month of a player's day of the month of a player's 6th birthday; 7th birthday; 8th birthday; 9th birthday; 9th birthday; Age a player must move to the Orange Ball during the last 6 months of age eligibility (7.5) if the other criteria are not met a player must move to the Green Ball during the last 6 months of age eligibility (9.5) if the other criteria are not met a player must move to the Yellow Ball during the last 6 months of age eligibility (10.5) if the other criteria are not met Eligibility earned advancement a player may elect to move the Orange Ball by meeting the following criteria: 1. earn 10 participation points: - one participation point may be earned by completing a sanctioned Red tournament - one participation point may be earned by completing any USTA Jr. Team Tennis league season, playing in at least 3 local league matches in a 10s Division 2. a player may move to the Orange Ball once they player has won 4 sanctioned tournametns in the Red Division. a player may elect to move the Green Ball by meeting the following criteria: 1. earn 10 participation points: - one participation point may be earned by completing a sanctioned Orange tournament - one participation point may be earned by completing any USTA Jr. Team Tennis league season, playing in at least 3 local league matches in a 10s Division 2. a player may move to the Green Ball once they player has won 4 sanctioned tournametns in the Orange Division. a player may elect to move the Yellow Ball by meeting the following criteria: 1. earn 10 participation points: - one participation point may be earned by completing a sanctioned Green tournament - one participation point may be earned by completing any USTA Jr. Team Tennis league season, playing in at least 3 local league matches 2. a player may move to the Yellow Ball once they player has won 4 sanctioned tournametns in the Green Division. 3. Win a Mini Masters event a player may opt to p;ay Green 12U for the following reasons: * garner success *increase confidence * continue to buikd on technical & tactical skills gained from earlier play * be challenged by level play, but not overwhelmed by the competition a player may enter Section Yellow Ball by meeting the following criteria: 1. earning a spot through District Endoresemnt (defined by District) Events District Section Play Days Play Days Play Days Play Days District Jr. Team Tennis Jr. Team Tennis Jr. Team Tennis Jr. Team Tennis Jr. Team Tennis Tournaments Tournaments Tournaments Tournaments Mini Masters Mini Masters Section Team Events Sweet 16 Section Challenger Futures Super Sweet 16 Section Masters updated 3/27/2013 Red Orange Green Yellow Age 6-8 Years 8-10 Years Years 12 Years+ Points N/A Types of Events District Sanctioned 10 and Under Red events that follow FAC 10 and Under Rules District Sanctioned 10 and Under Orange events that follow FAC 10 and Under Rules District Sanctioned 10 and Under Green events that follow FAC 10 and Under Rules District 12 and Under events 10 and Under Jr. Team Tennis league season 10 and Under Jr. Team Tennis league season Jr. Team Tennis league season Jr Team Tennis Section Sanctioned 10 and Under Orange events Section Sanctioned 10 and Under Green events Section Sanctioned Yellow events Notes: Players may play as many events (eligible for) as they desire Players may only earn 1 particiation credit a month Player must play in at least 3 local league JTT matches to earn 1 participation credit Only 1 JTT participation credit counts towards advancement toward the next color Finalist of 5 District Sanctioned events (in 5 different months) may advance to the next color No participation credits towards advancement can be earned playing "other" events or events in another color

18 2014 USTA Missouri Valley COMMUNITY SERVICE EXCELLENCE Sara Dale - Des Moines, IA DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Craig Ihnen - Des Moines, IA TENNIS FAMILY OF THE YEAR The Wenzel Family - Iowa City, IA JUNIOR FEMALE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Lilly Hartman - Cedar Rapids, IA JUNIOR MALE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Iowa City West High School Seniors - Iowa City, IA Adam Dellos. Ben Dellos, Blake Oetting, Karl Wenzel, Trent Schneider ADULT PLAYER OF THE YEAR Brent Hargrave - Bettendorf, IA RECREATIONAL ADULT PLAYER OF THE YEAR Che' Krumm - Cedar Rapids, IA RECREATIONAL JUNIOR PLAYER OF THE YEAR Bradley Nissen - Audubon, IA OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTOR TO USTA YOUTH PROGRAMS Rusty Graff - Cedar Rapids, IA MEDIA EXCELLENCE AWARD Scott Unash (KGYM/ESPN) - Cedar Rapids, IA OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTOR TO USTA LEAGUE TENNIS PROGRAM Lynette Brown - Des Moines, IA 10 AND UNDER PROVIDER AWARD Michele Conlon - Iowa City, IA

19 Iowa District Award Winners DONNA FARLEY OUTSTANDING OFFICIAL Tom Wickham - Epworth, IA OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL COACH Dave Will - Waterloo, IA FACILITY OF THE YEAR North Scott High School Tennis Facility - Eldridge, IA accepting: Jason Guerin MEMBER ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR no nominations were received this year accepting: OUTSTANDING JUNIOR TOURNAMENT no nominations were received this year accepting: OUTSTANDING ADULT TOURNAMENT Mississippi Valley Open Adult Tournament - Dubuque, IA accepting: Claudio Giraldi OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY TENNIS ASSOCIATION Pella Tennis Association - Pella, IA accepting: Bob Christiansen EVENT OF THE YEAR Play Day Party Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Center - Iowa City, IA accepting: Michele Conlon PRESIDENT'S AWARD enjoy the surprise

20 GETTING READY FOR 2015! AGE ELIGIBILITY - The Process of Entering a Tournament (and what this really means) ALL JUNIOR PLAYERS, competing in USTA sanctioned events, you may play an age division until the month in which you age up, or, in other words, until your birthday month. This means that players who are 12, 14, 16 or 18 years old may continue, to play in their 12, 14, 16 or 18 age division until the month in which they turn 13, 15, 17 or 19, respectively. For example: A player who turns 15 in October, may play in the 14-and-under age up to and through September 30. Starting October 1, this player must play in the 16-and-under age division. As in the past, you may also elect to play in an older age division before you are required to do so. However, it is IMPORTANT that you consult your Section s rulings to be certain of your eligibility in more than one age division before making this choice USTA Missouri Valley 12s and 14s Team Event May 22-24, 2015 Kossover Tennis Complex 2540 SW Gage Blvd Topeka, KS 4 Boys 12s and 4 Girls 12s 4 Boys 14s and 4 Girls 14s The Iowa District Teams will be determined by the order of the finish for each age group in the May Boys and Girls Team Event Qualifier at Waveland Courts in Des Moines. The District will provide coaching for the team event. Team Event Qualifier information is below. IA BG 14s-12s Team Event Qualifier for May Tournament ID: May 1-3, 2015 Waveland Tennis Courts Des Moines, Iowa Contact Tom Jennings at tomtennis101@gmail.com with any questions about the team events. Iowa District Junior Competition Committee: Tom Jennings Chair Ryan Roeth Michele Conlon Bunny Bruning tomtennis101@gmail.com ryanroeth@amestennis.com michele-conlon@uiowa.edu bunnybfs@aol.com Brian Burns, CLU, ChFC (319) First Street SE Cedar Rapids, IA

21 2014 IOWA JUNIOR RANKINGS Boys 12 Singles 1 Elijah C Young North Liberty 2 Parker Sprague Cedar Rapids 3 Will K Ecklund Clive 4 Jozef Stefan Porubcin Coal Valley 5 Declan Michael Galligan West Des Moines 6 Edward Dowling Iowa City 7 Will Thomas Blevins Ankeny 8 Jackson Eells Cedar Rapids 9 Jake Dolphin Bettendorf 10 Grayson William Zylstra Cedar Rapids 11 Kyle Jacob Sehlin Bettendorf 12 Ian Kuester Urbandale 13 Sanjeev K Sarin Iowa City 14 Benjamin Reagan Campbell Cedar Falls 15 Mukundan Kasturirangan Coralville 16 Carson Stecklein Marion 17 Cameron Luhring Parkersburg 18 Jack Drey Clive 19 Jon Robert Dobson Cedar Falls 20 Caleb Peterson Ankeny 21 Charlie Fair Dubuque 22 pranav chandra Cedar Falls 23 William Sharis Bettendorf 24 Ryan Lofgren Ankeny 25 Henry Borts Indianola 26 Trenton Dean Link Robins 27 Chase Kozlowski Des Moines 28 Alex Thorne Bettendorf Boys 12 Doubles 1 Declan Michael Galligan West Des Moines 2 Will K Ecklund Clive 3 Elijah C Young North Liberty 4 Parker Sprague Cedar Rapids 5 Henry Borts Indianola 6 Will Thomas Blevins Ankeny 7 Jozef Stefan Porubcin Coal Valley 8 Ryan Lofgren Ankeny 9 Jon Robert Dobson Cedar Falls Girls 12 Singles 1 Peri Elise Sagun Urbandale 2 Arunadee Anne Fernando Ames 3 Audrey koch Iowa City 4 Emma Smigel North Liberty 5 Caitlyn Jessica Hanulikova Ames 6 Lauren Myers Moline 7 Krisha Keeran Cedar Falls 8 Monika Maria Birski Moline 9 Abigail McCormick Iowa City 10 Jessica Marie Moonjely Coralville 11 Mira Keeran Cedar Falls 12 Andrea Maria Porubcin Coal Valley 13 Kayla Mae Cornett Davenport 14 Shria Singh Chug Ames 15 Lauren Ashley Lettington Muscatine Girls 12 Doubles 1 Monika Maria Birski Moline 2 Krisha Keeran Cedar Falls 3 Mira Keeran Cedar Falls Boys 14 Singles 1 Timothy M. Ellis Boone 2 Cameron Luhring Parkersburg 3 Noah Azeem Burmeister Urbandale 4 Rami Scheetz Cedar Rapids 5 Samuel Shin Iowa City 6 John Wenzel Iowa City 7 Benjamin Jacob Hediger Marion 8 Justin Ray Sehlin Bettendorf 9 Joe John Schneider Waterloo 10 Nick Weyers Grimes 11 Neil Vijayram Sura West Des Moines 12 Jozef Stefan Porubcin Coal Valley 13 Varun Teja Myneni Clive 14 Luke H VanDonslear Marion 15 Lance Maharry Des Moines 16 Jonathan Lansing Cedar Rapids 17 Adyant Khanna Urbandale 18 Zach Glanz Cedar Rapids 19 Nathan Wong Bettendorf 20 Jackson Lindberg Gertsen Marion 21 Conor Christopher Weeks West Des Moines 22 John David DeVito Urbandale 23 Nicolae Curtu Iowa City 24 Chirag Rakesh Jain Coralville 25 Erick Klein Urbandale 26 Matthew Galles Clive 27 Caleb Jeremiah Almasi Robins 28 Jackson Nicholas Lucy Dubuque 29 Gabriel Weigel Iowa City 30 Sam Edras Bloom Iowa City Boys 14 Doubles 1 Rami Scheetz Cedar Rapids 2 Cameron Luhring Parkersburg 3 Timothy M. Ellis Boone 4 Neil Vijayram Sura West Des Moines 5 Samuel Shin Iowa City 6 Joe John Schneider Waterloo 7 Ty Sherman Cedar Rapids 8 Noah Azeem Burmeister Urbandale 9 Benjamin Jacob Hediger Marion 10 Jozef Stefan Porubcin Coal Valley 11 Justin Ray Sehlin Bettendorf 12 Nick Weyers Grimes 13 Zach Glanz Cedar Rapids Continued on next page

22 Luther College Tennis Summer Camps 2015 Instructional Camp: June 18-21, 2015 Tournament Camp: June 25-28, 2015 For a complete entry form and more information visit or Adam Strand adamstrand@luther.edu

23 2014 IOWA JUNIOR RANKINGS 14 Lucas Huffman Marion 15 Luke H VanDonslear Marion 16 Lance Maharry Des Moines 17 Jackson Eells Cedar Rapids 18 Varun Teja Myneni Clive Girls 14 Singles 1 Chloe Ann Wilson Ames 2 Lily Michele Schoeck Rock Island 3 Anatta Tata Charoenkul Fairfield 4 Grace Rebecca Odonnell Cedar Rapids 5 Lily Samantha Feldman Bettendorf 6 Peri Elise Sagun Urbandale 7 Aaliya Iman Husain Ames 8 Anna Postnikov Swisher 9 Davi Rose Patterson Ames 10 Lauren Couves Ankeny 11 Ramya kumar Bettendorf 12 Emma Koch Iowa City 13 Vivian Rose Mitchell Coralville 14 Simran R Sarin Iowa City 15 Kaily Speer Iowa City 16 Lauren Rose Hird Rock Island 17 Kate Schaechter Moline Girls 14 Doubles 1 Peri Elise Sagun Urbandale 2 Kaily Speer Iowa City 3 Vivian Rose Mitchell Coralville 4 Emma Smigel North Liberty Boys 16 Singles 1 Rami Samir Hemaidan Cedar Rapids 2 Joseph Robert Hoff Iowa City 3 Sriram Sugumaran Bettendorf 4 Parker McLain Muller Cedar Rapids 5 Shaddy Khalafallah Moline 6 Jonathan Bowser Fort Dodge 7 Vineel Mallavarapu Cedar Falls 8 Cole J. Schneider Coralville 9 Jarrett Benson Urbandale 10 Lucas Huffman Marion 11 Austin Edward Grossmann Waukee 12 Sam Jones Clear Lake 13 Nicholas Fifield Windsor Heights 14 Kunj Saxena Iowa City 15 Grant Thompson Ankeny 16 Ty Sherman Cedar Rapids 17 Tyler Elliott Nelson Ankeny 18 Habibu Moises Des Moines 19 Jacob Quinlan Dawson Iowa City 20 Joseph Brennan West Des Moines 21 Yuxuan Zheng Coralville 22 Joel W Heil Johnston 23 Jiung Jung Iowa City 24 Ryan Charles Smith Iowa City 25 Tyler James Follett Ankeny 26 Sameer Ansari Clinton 27 Joshua C Zhao Ames 28 Jack Michael Miller Ankeny 29 Jackson Lindberg Gertsen Marion 30 Daniel Licari Cedar Falls 31 Austin James Maske Parkersburg 32 Brody Lee Van De Pol Ankeny Boys 16 Doubles 1 Sriram Sugumaran Bettendorf 2 Cole J. Schneider Coralville 3 Jiung Jung Iowa City 4 Joseph Robert Hoff Iowa City 5 Vineel Mallavarapu Cedar Falls 6 Zachary L. Ray Ottumwa 7 Parker McLain Muller Cedar Rapids 8 Rami Samir Hemaidan Cedar Rapids 9 Tyler Elliott Nelson Ankeny 10 Kunj Saxena Iowa City 11 Grant Thompson Ankeny 12 Nicholas Fifield Windsor Heights 13 Tyler James Follett Ankeny 14 Chandreshwara Morales Fairfield Girls 16 Singles 1 Eren Sagun Urbandale 2 Abby Reis Des Moines 3 Valentina Caro Swisher 4 Alexandra Kozlowski Des Moines 5 Magdalena Caro Swisher 6 Emilia Anna Porubcin Coal Valley 7 Lily Samantha Feldman Bettendorf 8 Hannah Smigel North Liberty 9 Kelly Mitchell King Cedar Rapids 10 Jamie Zhang Ames 11 Lucy Margret Wagner Iowa City 12 Allison Miller Bettendorf 13 Hannah Ruth Borgh Bettendorf 14 Abbigail Jans Iowa City 15 Dina Kajtazovic Waterloo 16 Sarah Bowman Davenport 17 Katherine Grace Helms Moline 18 Justine Noel Lange Clinton 19 Riley Hubbart Clinton 20 Tina Kajtazovic Waterloo Girls 16 Doubles 1 Magdalena Caro Swisher 2 Valentina Caro Swisher 3 Alexandra Kozlowski Des Moines 4 Eren Sagun Urbandale 5 Emilia Anna Porubcin Coal Valley 6 Hannah Ruth Borgh Bettendorf 7 Abby Reis Des Moines Continued on next page

24 2014 IOWA JUNIOR RANKINGS 8 Tina Kajtazovic Waterloo 9 Dina Kajtazovic Waterloo 10 Lily Samantha Feldman Bettendorf 11 Hannah Smigel North Liberty Boys 18 Singles 1 Alexander G. Punj Fairfield 2 Andrew Reese Mong Waterloo 3 Zachary L. Ray Ottumwa 4 Tim Paulson Cedar Rapids 5 Vineel Mallavarapu Cedar Falls 6 Sam Jones Clear Lake 7 Chandreshwara Morales Fairfield 8 Anders James Jensen West Des Moines 9 Charlie Humes Bettendorf 10 jackson thomas hoyt Cedar Rapids 11 Jarrett Benson Urbandale 12 Rommy Khalafallah Moline 13 Jackson Pollard Lewton Ankeny 14 Thomas Steven Pettit Pella 15 Sam Dykstra Pella 16 Andrew Jaspers Iowa City 17 Rohan Aggarwal Clinton Boys 18 Doubles 1 Anders James Jensen West Des Moines 2 Alexander G. Punj Fairfield 3 Nicholas Fifield Windsor Heights Girls 18 Singles 1 Eve Diane Small Iowa City 2 Mary Hill Des Moines 3 Meera P Prasad Clive 4 Alexandra Kozlowski Des Moines 5 Megan Jans Iowa City 6 Magdalena Caro Swisher 7 Lilly Hartman Cedar Rapids 8 Aubrey Grant Waterloo Girls 18 Doubles 1 Eve Diane Small Iowa City 2 Eren Sagun Urbandale 3 Mary Hill Des Moines 4 Meera P Prasad Clive 5 Abby Reis Des Moines 6 Aubrey Grant Waterloo 7 Davi Rose Patterson Ames Tara J. Sagers Private Circle + Advisor ext. 137 PC+@PDCM.com

25 2015 Junior Tournament Schedule All Tournaments Accept Online Registration Date Tournament ID Contact Jan 9-11 MV B14s Super # Faith Bliss Jan 9-11 MV B16s Super # Ryan Roeth Jan 9-11 MV G18s Super # Chris Sagers Jan MV BG 12s Winter Team Event Faith Bliss Jan MV G14s Winter Team Event Ryan Roeth Jan 30-Feb 1 IA BG 18s & 14s Calvin Song Futures Qualifier #1 calvinsong1@hotmail.com Ames Tennis Academy Jr Indoor Open Feb 6-8 IA BG 16s & 12s Calvin Song Futures Qualifier #1 calvinsong1@hotmail.com Ames Tennis Academy Jr Indoor Open Feb MV B18s Futures # Faith Bliss blissfaith@hotmail.com Feb MV G16s Futures # Ryan Roeth ryanroeth@quadcitytennisclub.com Feb MV B16s Futures # Chris Sagers chrissagers@blackhawktennis.com March 7-8 Red Oak Jr Indoor Open John Blomstedt progdir@mcymca.com April Wakonda Clay BG 14s,12s, 10s Bunny Bruning bunnybfs@aol.com April 25 Westfield Tennis Club 10U ROGY Rusty Graff rustog@aol.com May 1-3 IA BG 14s & 12s // Waveland Bunny Bruning May Team Event Qualifier bunnybfs@aol.com May 8-10 Des Moines Golf and CC Jeff Benson Spring Jr Open jbenson@dmgcc.org June 8-10 Bettendorf Junior Open Brent Hargrave hargravebrent@yahoo.com June IA BG 18s-12s Calvin Song District Championships #1 calvinsong1@hotmail.com & Futures Qualifiers #2 Ankeny Coach Hoelfe Memorial June Clinton Jr Open Cindy Rasche clrasche@yahoo.com June Fort Dodge Jr Open Jared Feddersen jaredfeddersen@yahoo.com June Westfield Tennis Club 10U ROGY Rusty Graff rustog@aol.com June IA BG 18s-12s // Hawkeye Jr Bunny Bruning Futures Qualifier #3 bunnybfs@aol.com June University of Okoboji Dave Soucek Jr Tennis Classic dsoucek@mchsi.com June McCullom Jr Open Faith Bliss blissfaith@hotmail.com July 3-5 Pella Jr Open Faith Bliss blissfaith@hotmail.com July 6-8 Quad States Jr Open Brent Hargrave hargravebrent@yahoo.com

26 2015 Junior Tournament Schedule (Continued) July Muscatine Jr Open Matt Lettington July Wakonda Clay BG 18s&16s Bunny Bruning July Mississippi Valley Jr Open Dishon Deering July IA BG 18s-12s Rusty Graff District Championship #2 Baird Iowa Jr July 23 & 24 Baird ROGY Orange & Green Rusty Graff July CITA Jr Open Bunny Bruning July 31-Aug 2 Northeast Iowa Jr Open Dave Will chrissagers@blackhawktennis.com Aug 1-2 Red Oak Jr Open John Blomstedt progdir@mcymca.com Aug 7-9 IA BG 18s-12s Michele Conlon District Championships #3 michele-conlon@uiowa.edu Midlands Jr Open Aug 8 & 9 Midlands ROGY Orange & Green Michele Conlon michele-conlon@uiowa.edu Sept 5-7 South East Iowa Slam Kim Bradfield bradfield.kim@gmail.com Sept Aces for Life Bunny Bruning bunnybfs@aol.com Sept QCTC Thrive Academy Ryan Roeth Indoor Kickoff Classic ryanroeth@quadcitytennisclub.com Sept 19 Westfield Tennis Club 10U ROGY Rusty Graff rustog@aol.com Sept IA BG 18s-12s // DMGCC Jeff Benson Futures Qualifier #4 jbenson@dmgcc.org Oct 2-4 Ames Tennis Academy Jr Open Calvin Song calvinsong1@hotmail.com Oct MV B12s Futures # Chris Sagers chrissagers@blackhawktennis.com Oct MV B16s Futures # Michele Conlon michele-conlon@uiowa.edu Oct Westfield Tennis Club Fall Jr Open Rusty Graff rustog@aol.com Oct 30-Nov 1 MV Girls 14s Super # Faith Bliss blissfaith@hotmail.com Nov 6-8 QCTC Sexton Ford Smash Ryan Roeth ryanroeth@quadcitytennisclub.com Nov IA BG 18s-12s // QCTC Ryan Roeth Futures Qualifier #5 ryanroeth@quadcitytennisclub.com Dec 4-6 IA BG 18s-12s Michele Conlon District Championships #4 michele-conlon@uiowa.edu Klotz Winter Jr Open Dec 12 & 13 Klotz ROGY Orange & Green Michele Conlon michele-conlon@uiowa.edu Dec MV B14s Futures # Faith Bliss blissfaith@hotmail.com Dec MV G12s Futures # Chris Sagers chrissagers@blackhawktennis.com Dec Westfield Jr Christmas Classic Rusty Graff rustog@aol.com

27 Free T-Shirt with every entry only if size is provided during online registration PELLA 26 outdoor tennis courts with 8 courts recently resurfaced at the tournament headquarters which is located in Caldwell Park JUNIOR OPEN JULY 3-5 B/G Singles 10/12/14/16/18 B/G Doubles 12/14/16/18 Mixed Doubles 16/18 Deadline June 30th Trophies awarded to 1st and 2nd place Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles and consolations winner award 4th of July fireworks and activities in the streets Faith Bliss - Director blissfaith@hotmail.com Enter on-line ID# NORTHEAST JUNIOR OPEN t o u r n a m e n t Byrnes Park Tennis Center Waterloo, Iowa The first 150 paid registrations receive a tourney t-shirt! Boys & Girls 10, 12, 14, 16 & 18 Singles and Doubles July 31-Aug Enter on-line Jr. ID# For more information call Waterloo Leisure Services Dept. at

28 TENNIS ANYONE? The Summer Iowa Games and Iowa Senior Games offer tournaments for athletes of all ages and abilities Summer Iowa Games Ames, Iowa Youth Tournament (18U, 16U, 14U, 12U) Thursday, July 16 & Friday, July 17 Adult Tournament Saturday, July 18 & Sunday, July 19 REGISTER iowagames.org 2015 Iowa Senior Games West Des Moines, Iowa 50 & Older Tournament (5 year age groups) Friday, June 12 Singles Saturday, June 13 Doubles/Mixed CONNECT WITH US REGISTER iowaseniorgames.org iowagames.org iowaseniorgames.org

29 Bi-State Tennis Association Bettendorf Junior Open June 8-10 ID# Quad States Junior Open July 6-8 ID# Quad States Adult Open (SSS) July 3-5 ID# th Street Rock Island, IL Visit tennislink.usta.com for tournament information. Swing Into Iowa City Iowa District Designated Championship Midlands Junior Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday August 7 th 9 th Midlands Adult Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday August 14 th 16 th Boys 16s October Indoor Futures Friday, Saturday & Sunday October 23 rd 25 th Iowa District Designated Championship Klotz Winter Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday December 4 th 6 th Recreational Services Division of Student Life All Tournaments held at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex, home of the Hawkeye Tennis Academy.

30 2015 Iowa District Nomination Form Each year the Iowa Tennis Association honors the volunteers, associations and programs that have done an outstanding job to promote the sport of tennis. If you know of a person, an association or program that should be recognized, send in a nomination. A detailed description about the person, association or event, press releases, and photos will assist the awards committee. After giving out awards at the ITA level, we may submit up to 3 nominations per category to the USTA/Missouri Valley Awards Committee for consideration. If more than one nomination for a category is forwarded, please indicate the preference of rank first through third. Six of the Sectional awards will be forwarded to the United States Tennis Association to be considered for the national award, in the respective categories (denoted by an asterisk). (Please submit ITA Awards by August 27, 2015 Nomination forms can be downloaded from the Iowa District website, clicking on the Awards tab) COMMUNITY SERVICE EXCELLENCE (award for an individual only) Community service awards are given for recent significant contributions made to tennis development by individuals actively involved in teaching tennis through community centers, schools and parks, inner city or suburban programs. Criteria to consider when nominating are: A. Scope of program. B. Depth of involvement in community, i.e., impact on community s overall recreational picture. C. New and innovative features resulting from candidate s activities. D. Inspirational and motivational work with adult or juniors, E. Involvement of other recreation organization such as the YMCA/YWCA, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc., in the establishment of a community oriented program, association with the USTA/ Missouri Valley Section and / or District. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE (award for an individual only) Distinguished Service Award recognizes performance, dedication and accomplishment of an individual s effort in service to the ITA (Alice Eaton Distinguished Service Award) and forwarded to the USTA Missouri Valley Section. TENNIS FAMILY OF THE YEAR* (award for a family only) This award is made annually to the family who in recent years has done the most to promote amateur tennis primarily on a volunteer basis. Ideally all members of the family should participate in some way, either as a player or by offering their services in promoting tennis by directing programs and tournaments and helping with Junior Development from the beginning stages through the college level. JUNIOR PLAYER(S) OF THE YEAR (1 female and 1 male) Junior Player(s) of the Year award is based on performance, current accomplishment, sportsmanship and the promotion of tennis in general, raising the standard of play to its highest level. ADULT PLAYER OF THE YEAR Adult Player of the Year award is based on performance, current accomplishment, sportsmanship and the promotion of tennis in general, raising the standard of play to its highest level. RECREATIONAL PLAYER(S) OF THE YEAR (1 adult, 1 junior) Recognition of an Adult player (4.0 and below) who participates in USTA League Tennis or Team Tennis (adult) on a regular basis AND recognition of a junior player who participates in Jr. Team Tennis (youth) on a regular basis. Both recipients should demonstrate good sportsmanship and a lover for the game. OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTOR TO USTA YOUTH PROGRAMS (award for an individual only) This person(s) has made significant contributions to USTA/Missouri Valley/Iowa Tennis Association 1) junior recreational programs, including USTA School Tennis, NJTL, Jr. Team Tennis and junior novice events or 2) adaptive/wheelchair/special populations programs. Efforts may include CTA development, fund raising, equipment repair and distribution, summer tennis, special events, pro assistance, and education. MEDIA EXCELLENCE AWARD* (award for an individual only) Part-time or full-time reporter, writer, editor, etc. who provides extensive media support for the sport of tennis and its related activities. Criteria include coverage of USTA/Missouri Valley/ITA programs and events, frequency and depth of coverage and overall involvement in the tennis field. OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTOR TO YOUTH HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM (award for an individual only) This person(s) has done the most to advance the High Performance/Competitive Training Center program. Has assisted in searching for new talented junior players, administration of Competitive Training Center(s) and /or coaching team events.

31 OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTOR TO USTA LEAGUE TENNIS PROGRAM (award for an individual only) This person(s) has made significant contributions to USTA League Tennis Program. Has participated on teams, assisted in the promotion of the program, assisted in the administration of the leagues and/or volunteered at sectional championships. DONNA FARLEY OUTSTANDING OFFICIAL (award for an individual only) The Donna Farley Outstanding Official award is based upon high standard of officiating, proper control of a match and for providing appropriate leadership, both on and off court in the pursuit of umpiring in the USTA/ Missouri Valley Section. This award was renamed in 2009 as a tribute to the dedication and service Donna Farley has contributed over the many years to this profession. OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL COACH (award for an individual only) Recognition of a high school coach who meets the following criteria: High School team had a record of success in win-loss and/or in improvement in players during the season; develops his/her players physical, mental and emotional abilities during the season and helps promotes development throughout the rest of the year; maintains high ethical and sportsmanship standards; promotes a passion for tennis in his/her team, school and community; supports and promotes USTA programs. FACILITY OF THE YEAR* (award for an organization only) Recognition will be awarded to outstanding tennis facilities under the jurisdiction of: A. A parks and recreation department. B. An educational institution. C. An industrial complex/convention center. Criteria to consider when nominating a facility are: A. Overall layout and adaptation to site. B. Excellence of court surface and lights. C. Ease of maintenance. D. Accommodations players, spectators, press/officials. E. Aesthetics graphics, use of signs, landscaping, etc. F. Amenities casual seating for spectators, food services and social areas. 10 and UNDER TENNIS PROVIDER AWARD (award for an individual only) The 10 and Under Tennis Provider Award is given to a person who is providing a full-service 10 and Under Tennis program. The ideal candidate meets the following criteria: A. Program is registered on 10andundertennis.com B. Program includes clinic and competition progression (red to orange to green to yellow) C. May be a Kid's Tennis Club D. Host Play Days E. Includes Jr. Team Tennis F. Hosts tournaments G. Must be a USTA organization member MEMBER ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR* (award for an organization only) Recognition of outstanding service by clubs and other member organizations. It also represents a standard in which all member organizations can strive to achieve. The criteria listed below are general guidelines that can be used in the selection process for the Sectional Organization of the Year award. An organization is not required to satisfy all of the suggested criteria in order to qualify. A. Service to the tennis community. a. Donating facilities for amateur tournaments of all types. b. Giving courts for free clinics for the general public. c. Giving facilities for interscholastic play. d. Giving facilities for league and interclub play. e. Allowing promising non-member juniors the use of the courts f. Taking active role in Sectional or District affairs. g. Allowing use of facilities for Sectional or District events. h. Prompt payment of USTA annual dues. B. Service to organization members. a. Maintaining an active tennis program including: i. Tennis ladders. ii. Tournaments in various categories. iii. Encouraging, promoting, and participating in league and interclub play.

32 b. Maintaining effective systems for keeping membership informed of USTA Sectional and District tournaments and activities and of pertinent changes in USTA and sectional rules and regulations. c. Encouraging and assisting junior players. C. General service to the game of tennis. a. Activities which promote and strengthen the game of tennis within the member organizations and in the community. Activities promoting the benefits of individual membership in the USTA. OUTSTANDING DIVERSITY ACHIEVEMENT Given to an outstanding USTA Iowa program leader, athlete, organization or administrator for success in providing outreach to the diverse tennis community. This award may include NJTL chapters and/or leaders. This award is presented to an individual or organization that has championed the cause for diversity both on and off the tennis court. Through hard work, persistence, and unwavering dedication, the nominee has helped to expand the image of tennis to include diverse populations. Other considerations are demonstrating a high degree of organizational ability, success in serving all players in the area, quality off and on court programs, management structure, and involvement with the tennis community. Must bea current USTA individual member or organization must be a current USTA organization member. JUNIOR SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD The USTA Iowa Junior Sportsmanship award is given to a male and female junior player in each age group, boys and girls 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18's who best exemplifies the finest qualities of sportsmanship in compoetitive play including tournaments, USTA Junior Team Tennis and 10 and Under Tennis tournaments. Good sportsmanship is anessential element of all junior sports and junior development. The junior player is ineligible if his/her name appears on any tournament director or referee report exhibiting bad sportsmanship during any competitive play in a 12 month rolling calendar year, or has current suspension points prior to award presentation. The nomination must have a minimum of two instances (in detail) where the nominee exemplified the finest qualities of sportsmanship on and/or off the court (quotes from coaches, parents or players are acceptable). Must be a current USTA member OUTSTANDING JUNIOR TOURNAMENT Criteria is tournament organization, knowledge of players records and ranking to effect proper seeding, fair and equitable scheduling, adequate staffing for tournaments, i.e. Referees, Umpires, Amenities such as barbeque, baseball tickets, towels and information dissemination. OUTSTANDING ADULT/SENIOR TOURNAMENT Criteria is tournament organization, knowledge of players records and ranking to effect proper seeding, fair and equitable scheduling, adequate staffing for tournaments, i.e. Referees, Umpires, Amenities such as barbeque, baseball tickets, towels and information dissemination. OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY TENNIS ASSOCIATION* (award for an organization only) A USTA Community Tennis Association (CTA) defined as: Any incorporated, geographically defined, not-for-profit, volunteer-based tennis organization that supports or provides programs, which promote and develop the growth of tennis. All CTAs nominated must be registered with the USTA and be a current USTA organization member. Criteria include: CTA History, Strong Leadership, Mission Statement, Strategic Plan, Organization Structure, Program offerings, Volunteer recruitment, Community Relationships, Fundraisings, Marketing and PR Plans, Staff positions, Special Recognitions, Registered CTA, USTA Organization member. EVENT OF THE YEAR Recognition of an event, other than a tournament (i.e. Regional Rally, membership parties, training workshops, fundraisers, WTT, etc.) that brought tennis to the forefront in the community. This event mobilized community resources. PRESIDENT S AWARD To be defined and selected by the ITA District President annually.

33 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES a. Composition. At the Fall Meeting, the Board of Directors shall appoint a Grievance Committee composed of a Chairperson and two Individual Members of the ITA. No member of the Board of Directors may serve on the Grievance Committee. b. Powers. The Committee shall be responsible for enforcing the Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, and Standing Orders of the ITA, MVTA, and USTA. It shall also enforce the Rules of Tennis, and the USTA standards of conduct, fair play, and good sportsmanship. The Committee shall have jurisdiction over any USTA member participating in any District event regardless of the member s residence. The Committee shall have jurisdiction over ITA members participating in events beyond the geographical limits of the Iowa District. The Grievance Committee shall not have jurisdiction over any incidences which may arise from participation in the USTA League Programs, including the USTA Adult League Program, the USTA Senior League Program, the USTA Mixed Doubles Program, or similar USTA sponsored programs which have a formal grievance procedure. The Committee may take such action to resolve a grievance as it, in its absolute discretion, deems appropriate. The Committee may impose fines and suspensions. If the Committee finds that the ITA or one of its committees did not follow USTA, MVTA, or ITA rules and regulations, it may order the ITA and its committees to take specific corrective actions. c. Filing a Written Complaint. All complaints must be written and filed with the Chairperson of the Committee. The complaints should explain how a person or committee violated the Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, or Standing Orders of the ITA, MVTA, or USTA. If applicable, the complaint should explain how the Rules of Tennis or the USTA standards of conduct, fair play, and sportsmanship were violated. d. Notice of Complaint. The Chairperson shall send a copy of the complaint to the accused person or committee. If the accused person is eighteen years of age or younger, the Chairperson shall also send a copy to at least one parent. e. Decisions by the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson. Upon receiving a complaint, the Chairperson, acting alone, may take action on the basis of such investigation as the Chairperson, in his or her absolute discretion, deems appropriate. The Chairperson, before taking action, shall not be required to hold any hearing but may consult with other members of the Grievance Committee. The Chairperson may take any action authorized by this Article, including the imposition of a fine of up to $ and the suspension of a person for such period as the Chairperson, in his or her absolute discretion, deems appropriate. In the Chairperson s absence, or at his or her request, the Vice-Chairperson shall have the same powers as the Chairperson to resolve the grievance, including the power to fine or suspend a person. The Chairperson or the Vice-Chairperson shall promptly notify the person accused of a violation of his or her decision by mail. The notification shall state the Chairperson s reasons for his or her decision. If the person accused is eighteen years of age or younger, a copy of the decision shall also be sent to at least one parent. f. Appeal to Grievance Committee. Within thirty days after the person penalized receives the written notice of decision, the person penalized may appeal the decision by addressing a written request to the Chairperson for a hearing before the Grievance Committee. g. Grievance Committee Hearing. The Chairperson shall promptly fix a time and place for the hearing and shall give the person charged at least eight days written notice. Telephone hearings are authorized. The person charged shall have the right to appear in person or by telephone, with one representative, to present testimony and evidence and to cross-examine witnesses. A majority of the Grievance Committee members shall constitute a quorum. The Committee may affirm, modify, or reject the prior decision. It may impose any additional penalties (including assessing the costs of the hearing) that it deems appropriate. The Committee shall promptly prepare a written finding of facts. The Committee shall promptly notify the person charged of its decision by mail and shall include its findings of facts.

34 Grievance Procedures - continued h. Original Hearing before the Grievance Committee. The Chairperson, instead of acting on a complaint under paragraph e, may hold a hearing before the full Committee and have it render a decision. The hearing shall be held in accordance with the provisions of paragraph g. The Committee may take any action authorized by this Article, including the imposition of a fine of up to $ and the indefinite suspension of a person. i. Appeal to Executive Board. Within thirty days after the person penalized receives the written notice of the decision of the Grievance Committee, the person penalized may appeal the decision by addressing a written request to the President of the ITA for a review of the Grievance Committee s decision by the Executive Board. After receiving the written request for such a review, the Executive Board shall promptly review the findings of fact and the decision of the Grievance Committee. The Executive Board shall not be required to hold any hearing and its decision may be based entirely on the finding of fact of the Grievance Committee. However, the Executive Board may hear further testimony and receive such further evidence as it, in its absolute discretion, deems appropriate. The Executive Board shall have the power to affirm, modify, or reject the decision of the Grievance Committee, but may not impose any harsher penalties. Following its review, the Executive Board shall promptly notify the person penalized of its decision by certified mail. The decision of the Executive Board shall be final and binding, unless the penalized person is granted an appeal before the MVTA or USTA Grievance Committees, and the penalty imposed under the ITA Grievance Procedures is modified or reversed by the MVTA or USTA Grievance Committees. j. Emergency Grievance Procedure. Complaints that the Chairperson deems to require immediate action may be filed by telephone. Until a written complaint is received, the Chairperson may decide only that portion of the matter that the Chairperson deems urgent. The Chairperson shall act on the basis of such investigation as the Chairperson, in his or her absolute discretion, deems appropriate. The Chairperson shall act as soon as possible. The Chairperson may notify the parties involved of his or her decision by telephone. In the Chairperson s absence, or at his or her request, the Vice-Chairperson shall have the same power to act. Any person aggrieved by the Chairperson s action may appeal to the Emergency Grievance Appeal Board. This Board is composed of the President of the ITA and two of the Vice-Presidents of the ITA. Two members of the Emergency Grievance Appeal Board shall constitute a quorum. The aggrieved person may appeal to the Board by telephone to the President of the ITA. If the President is unavailable, then the aggrieved person may appeal by telephoning any member of the Emergency Grievance Appeal Board. The Board may meet in person, by telephone conference call, or by a series of telephone calls. The Board shall act on the basis of such investigation as it, in its absolute discretion, deems appropriate. The Board shall have the power to modify, affirm, or reject the Chairperson s decision. The Decision of the Board shall be final. k. Effective Date of Disciplinary Action. Actions taken under the Emergency Grievance Procedure shall be effective as soon as the decision of the Chairperson, or in the case of an appeal, the decision of the Emergency Grievance Appeal Board, is rendered. All other penalties imposed by the Chairperson, the Grievance Committee, or the executive Board shall be effective on the thirtieth day following the mailing of the written decision to the penalized person, unless that person utilizes the appeal procedure. l. Fines. All fines shall be payable to the ITA. m. ITA s Right to Appeal. The ITA, its officers and its committees shall have no right to appeal. Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies By participating in any activity authorized by or within the jurisdiction of the ITA, a person agrees to follow the Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, Standing Orders, and rules and regulations of the ITA, and to exhaust all administrative remedies provided in these ITA documents in each controversy and complaint involving participation in ITA activities.

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